Nature

The complement system as a potential therapeutic target in rheumatic disease

The complement system is activated in many rheumatic diseases, as evident from deposition of activation fragments in affected tissue, decreased residual complement function and increased levels of ...
JSTOR Daily

Complement Deficiency Predisposes for Meningitis Due to Nongroupable Meningococci and Neisseria-Related Bacteria

Nongroupable meningococci or bacteria related to the genus Neisseria rarely cause meningitis. Complement deficiency has been identified as a major predisposing factor for meningococcal disease. To ...
JSTOR Daily

Neutrophils from Patients with Advanced Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Have Impaired Complement Receptor Function and Preserved Fcγ Receptor Function

Interleukin (IL)-8 production by human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNL) to Cryptococcus neoformans is related to complement activation. Generation of the bioactive fragments C3a and C5a is ...
Becker's Hospital Review

10 common infection prevention and control deficiency findings in healthcare facilities

10 common infection prevention and control deficiency findings in healthcare facilities Between January and August 2018, Infection Control Consulting Services (ICCS) experienced a record number of ...